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Steward Spring Cave Preserve

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On Friday, September 26, 2008, the SCCi completed the purchase of Steward Spring Cave near Fort Payne, Alabama. Steward Spring Cave (AL 871) contains more than 15,000 feet of nicely decorated stream passage, along with an abundance of cave life.

The cave was severely vandalized in the 1980s, and was later gated to end the abuse and allow restoration work to begin. Much of the damage has been repaired, but efforts are ongoing and will take years to complete.

Steward Spring Cave is managed by Ken Rupil and Lin Guy. It is gated, and arrangements for access may be made by emailing Ken and Lin at stewardspring@scci.org.

NOTICE: To help prevent the spread of the deadly White Nose Syndrome (WNS) affecting bat populations, please read the SCCi Cave Visitation Policy and follow the guidelines before visiting Steward Spring Cave:

Acreage: 15.0 acres in DeKalb County, Alabama
Property Manager: Ken Rupil and Lin Guy (stewardspring@scci.org)
Access: Cave is gated - advance arrangements must be made with the property managers before visiting. See the management plan for details.

Commercial Use Statement
The Board of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) reaffirms its standing policy that bans the commercial use of our properties, and specifically, prohibits any activity where a charge of any type is made. Should you have any questions, contact the SCCi Chair at chair@scci.org .